Giant

Author: Dreiser
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Publication Date: 2003-02-01
Features: The financial capitalist Copperwood is astute and talented, rich in artistic refinement, astonishing in ambition but reckless. He keenly perceives the commercial potential of the city's public utilities in the early stages of Chicago's development and conspires with some local financial capitalists to acquire and businesses; bribes officials, securing operating franchises; manipulates capital, reaping huge profits; and tempts women for his own amusement. As a result, on his behalf, one side engages in fierce battles with opposing capitalist forces in politics, business, and public opinion, shaking the city of Chicago and American society.